Twenty-one Edgecombe Community College students were inducted into the Alpha Omega Nu Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, an honor society for students attending two-year schools. The Fall Induction Ceremony was held Oct. 23 on the Tarboro campus. Lorrie Coltraine, the Astemo Endowed Faculty Chair Award recipient, served as the guest speaker. 

A group of students from Edgecombe Community College participated in a one-day excursion to Fayetteville, NC. ECC President, Dr. Greg McLeod, served as the chaperone and tour guide for the trip, which was a part of the ECC Explorers Travel Series. Since 2023, McLeod has taken students to various locations in an effort to expose them to new areas and possibilities. 

A wide variety of scholarships are offered from Edgecombe Community College to high-school graduates, ensuring they pay little to no out-of-pocket costs.

New to ECC this year are the First Flight and Esports Scholars Scholarships. High-school graduates with an unweighted Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 2.6 may apply for the First Flight Scholarship. Students who enroll in a degree program at ECC could receive $500 their first year, awarded at $250 each fall and spring semester.

ECC students enjoyed games, inflatables, painting, henna, line dancing and even a mechanical bull ride during the annual Fall Fest. The event was held Wednesday, Nov. 5 on the Rocky Mount campus and Thursday, Nov. 6 on the Tarboro campus.

As a part of ECC’s Halloween festivities, there was also a Halloween Costume Contest held Wednesday, Oct. 29 in Rocky Mount and Thursday, Oct. 30 in Tarboro.